Brad Cottam Could Be A Starter
via RotoTimes.com
- June 24, 2008
Tight end Brad Cottam, a third-round pick out of Tennessee, was impressive enough in spring that he likely will be a starter when the Kansas City Chiefs open games in a two-tight end formation, according to USA Today.
Our View:Cottam is a better blocker than receiver, but that’s exactly what the team needs him to be. Cottam’s presence as a blocker could free up Tony Gonzalez to get even more involved in the passing offense.
I really hope this third-round pick works out well for the Chiefs, because I’m sure they are planning on this guy being the Tony Gonzalez replacement, although there is no replacing a future Hall of Fame TE. Also, with nothing being said about the fullbacks one could assume the Chiefs will be looking at more two tight end sets on offense. Good Luck Brad Cottam!
The term starter can be misleading…if the first offensive play we run is from a 2 TE set, Cottam would be considered a starter, but if the first play we run is a 1 TE, 2 WR set, Cottam would not be a starter, even if he played every single snap for the rest of the game. Cottam will contribute a LOT, that is for sure.
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